Do They Match Report Bangladesh - World Population Foundation

Do they match? August, 2010
9 Analysis of key findings
9.1 Introduction
FPAB staff mentioned that more young people are visiting the YFS now compared to a
few years ago, before the establishment of the Tarar Mela. However, the research team
observed that the services provided for young people were under-utilized by adolescents
and that the centre was not used to its full potential. The Tarar Mela, which provides
information, contraceptives and recreational activities, attracts some young people, but
not from those groups who are most under-served (e.g. those living in slum and rural
areas, unmarried girls). From the services provided in the Jessore branch, the counselling
services provided by the youth counsellors were relatively popular. However, uptake of
other (medical) services by adolescents was limited.
The research was conducted in order to investigate why the uptake is low and to
formulate recommendations that could help to increase the uptake. The aim was to gain
insight into the sexuality-related concerns and behaviour of adolescents in Jessore, as
well as assessing whether the activities and youth friendly services at the ‘Tarar Mela’
match the adolescents’ needs in this regard. This chapter will formulate answers to the
four research questions that were raised in chapter one:
� What are primary sexuality related concerns for adolescents and what causes
these concerns?
� Are the services that the M.A. is offering relevant for adolescents?
� What factors limit or enable adolescents to use the youth friendly services that the
MA is offering?
� What factors limit or enable the M.A. to deliver services that match the realities
and needs of young people and serve their wellbeing?
The analysis will first look at the primary concerns relating to sexuality that were found
and will interpret what these mean in terms of (violations of) sexual rights of young
people. Then, by analysing factors that influence need and demand, the following
question will be answered: Are the services that the M.A. is offering relevant for
adolescents?
The analysis will continue by looking at the key factors that limit or enable adolescents to
use the YFS in terms of awareness, access and quality. It will also analyse the key factors
that influence FPAB’s ability to deliver services in Jessore to the best of their ability. As
such, this chapter follows the outline of the analytical framework as presented in box 1 in
the first chapter of this report.
The report will finish with some main points for discussion and suggestions for priority
recommendations for SRHR promotion and service provision for adolescents and young
people, Chapter 10.
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